Category Archives: Sports

Canada blanks Czechia 5-0, finishes group stage perfect at U18 women's hockey worlds
VANTAA - Stryker Zablocki scored twice and Marilou Grenier made 20 saves as Canada blanked Czechia 5-0 Tuesday at the world women's under-18 hockey championship. Canada finished the preliminary round ...
Jan 07, 2025

Alberta glider pilot had working parachute, limited experience deploying: report
BLACK DIAMOND, Alta. - An investigation has determined that an Alberta glider pilot who died after he ejected from his plane and hit the ground during a competition last year had a working parachute, ...
Jan 07, 2025

CF Montréal acquires forward Giacomo Vrioni from Revolution
MONTREAL - CF Montral has acquired forward Giacomo Vrioni from the New England Revolution in return for US$50,000 in 2025 general allocation money, the Major League Soccer club announced Tuesday. New ...
Jan 07, 2025

Canadian Dave Cameron moves on at Professional Darts Corporation qualifying school
KALKAR - Canadian David (Excalibur) Cameron has advanced to the final stage of the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) Qualifying Schools. The 55-year-old from Fall River, N.S., a former world senior...
Jan 07, 2025

Ear damage: P.E.I. top doctor blows the whistle on air horns at hockey games
CHARLOTTETOWN - Prince Edward Island's chief public health officer is sounding the alarm on ear-splitting air horns at hockey arenas, saying they can damage hearing. Dr. Heather Morrison sent a letter...
Jan 07, 2025

Gaudreau suspect pleads not guilty to homicide charges after turning down 35-year prison sentence
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - The driver charged with killing NHL hockey player Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew, as they cycled on a rural New Jersey road pleaded not guilty to the indictment Tuesday a...
Jan 07, 2025

Gaudreau suspect pleads not guilty to homicide charges after turning down 35-year prison sentence
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - The driver charged with killing NHL hockey player Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew, as they cycled on a rural New Jersey road pleaded not guilty to the indictment Tuesday a...
Jan 07, 2025

Redblacks sign veteran Canadian DB Justin Howell to one-year extension
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Redblacks have signed Canadian defensive back Justin Howell to a one-year extension, the CFL club announced Tuesday. The 31-year-old from Bradford, Ont., had seven defensive tackle...
Jan 07, 2025

Toronto Raptors waive centre Bruno Fernando, free up roster spot
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors have waived centre Bruno Fernando, the NBA team announced Tuesday. Fernando averaged 3.4 points, 3.0 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 8.6 minutes in 17 games (two starts) this s...
Jan 07, 2025

Thunder-Cavaliers game on Wednesday night is a historic collision of teams on winning streaks
Best in the Eastern Conference. Best in the Western Conference. The best shooting team in the NBA vs. the best defensive team in the NBA. A matchup like only two others in league history. Clear the ca...
Jan 07, 2025